Epson EcoTank ET-4810 Wi-Fi Ink Tank Printer

The Epson EcoTank ET-4810 impresses in our review as an economical printer saves significantly on printing costs and offers ease of use. The Epson printer features a straightforward setup process and user-friendly interface. However, there is room for improvement when it comes to print speed and quality in certain areas. The features are also rather limited.

• Extremely low printing costs

• Quiet operation

• Good quality text and photo prints

• Mediocre graphics printing

• Print speed could be quicker

• No duplex printing

Model Epson EcoTank ET-4810 Printing Method PrecisionCore™ Print Head Nozzle Configuration 400 Nozzles Black - 128 Nozzles per Color Minimum Droplet Size 3.3 pl Ink Technology Dye Ink Printing Resolution 4800 x 1200 DPI Category Home Office All-in-One Functions Print - Scan - Copy - Fax

Connectivity

One crucial factor when buying a modern printer is its connectivity options. The Epson EcoTank ET-4810 scores well here, offering various coection options including LAN (Ethernet), integrated WLAN, and Wi-Fi Direct. This allows for seamless integration into nearly any home or office network. There’s also a USB port available. Another advantage is its compatibility with iOS devices, thanks to AirPrint support, enabling hassle-free and direct printing from an Apple device. Additionally, the Epson Smart Panel app allows users to control their printer from a smart device, offering functions such as printing, copying, scaing, setup, monitoring, troubleshooting, and checking ink levels. Additionally, the Epson Coect service includes features like Email Print and Remote Print Driver, enhancing the printer's remote capabilities. The Epson Creative Print App provides features for creating artistic prints, accessing educational materials, and using various media formats. It also features an Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). However, it lacks a touchscreen, which is standard on many newer models. It’s also missing a duplex unit, and there’s no support for CD printing, which could be a crucial factor for some.

Fax Functionality

Epson has equipped the EcoTank ET-4810 with a fax function, which might be useful for some offices, such as law firms, due to the legally binding nature of fax documents. However, most offices would probably prefer an online fax service.

Print Speed

Faster Regarding print speed, the Epson EcoTank ET-4810 inkjet printer delivers satisfactory results. From initiating a print job, it takes about 10.6 seconds to start. The inkjet printer then outputs at a rate of 14.8 monochrome pages per minute. However, printing a graphic takes around 2 minutes and 33 seconds, and a photo takes about 2 minutes and 54 seconds to print. Both times are acceptable but not particularly impressive when compared to some competitors.

Copy Speed and Print Quality

The copy speeds are a bit better. A black-and-white text copy takes about 12 seconds, and a photo copy is ready in 1 minute and 12 seconds. As with many inkjet printers, the EcoTank ET-4810 features easy-to-refill ink tanks and built-in maintenance routines to prevent printhead clogging and alignment issues. In terms of print quality, the Epson EcoTank ET-4810 generally performs well. While graphics printing could be improved, the quality of text prints is quite good, which should suffice for most home and office applications. The same goes for photo print quality. The printer can also print borderless photos on 3.5x5 or 4x6 photo paper, though there might be a slight loss in print quality. It should also be noted that photo scaing leaves hardly any traces, a significant plus for those who frequently print or scan photos. However, the quality of text copies could be improved.

Quiet and Economical

One major advantage of the EcoTank ET-4810 is its quiet operation, a significant benefit in tranquil office environments or home offices.

Cost-Efficient and User-Friendly

When it comes to printing costs, the Epson EcoTank ET-4810 is an economical printer that saves significantly, costing just 0.2 pence per A4 text page and 0.5 pence per coloured A4 page. The inclusion of ink bottles makes it highly cost-effective, providing a large quantity of ink that lasts longer. The EcoTank system also ensures that only the correct colour of ink can be inserted, preventing any color mismatch or errors in printing. Unlike traditional ink cartridges, which require frequent replacements and maintenance, the EcoTank system is more efficient. Additionally, the printer features refillable ink tanks, which offer high page yield and low cost-per-print, further enhancing its cost-saving benefits.

Conclusion

In summary, if you’re looking for a simple, cost-effective printer for home use that’s easy to operate and you don’t need high-resolution graphics, then the Epson EcoTank ET-4810 is a suitable choice. Its compact size (37.4 x 57.2 x 24.5 cm) ensures it fits even in a small office. The Epson Smart Panel app allows users to control the printer from their mobile devices, enabling them to print, copy, and scan documents and photos with ease. An economical printer saves significantly on printing costs with years' worth of included ink and high page yield ink bottles. However, if you’re expecting more features and brilliant graphics given the relatively high purchase price, you might be disappointed.